You're Invited: City School Workshops for Artists, Design Professionals, Public Employees & Community Developers

Public Art Saint Paul and Works Progress are developing a pilot series of workshops to respond to and equip public artists and their current and potential collaborators, providing cross-disciplinary education, professional development, and networking opportunities for collaborative public art-making. This first workshop introduces Saint Paul's Public Art Ordinance and opens a space for talking across professional silos about how to make the most of this legislation through future workshops and programs. Find more details below and register here!

CITY SCHOOL:

Introduction to Saint Paul's Public Art Ordinance

July 15th, 22nd & 29th from 12:30 to 4:30pm *ATTEND JUST ONE*

St. Paul City Hall, 15 W Kellogg Blvd

Room number will be shared with registered participants. Beverages and light snacks provided, please bring a brown bag lunch if desired.  

This half day-long workshop will introduce Saint Paul's Public Art Ordinance. Passed in 2009, this legislation establishes that artists should be involved from the earliest stages of City projects through design and implementation. What does this mean for City employees, contractors, community developers and public artists? Participants from these professional communities will gain insight into ways this Public Art Ordinance is enacted, and will shed light on areas where further education, engagement and professional development work is needed. In the process, participants will also build new connections and a shared vocabulary across disciplines, practicing collaboration through fun workshop activities.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE FIRST CITY SCHOOL WORKSHOP.

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CITY SCHOOL is Public Art Saint Paul's new education program for city making professionals. As a foundational component of Public Art Saint Paul's Next Public Art initiative, CITY SCHOOL provides artists and their current and prospective collaborators with opportunities for education, professional development and networking.  All CITY SCHOOL programs are designed to be eligible for continuing education credit from a cross-section of professional associations. 

To learn more about CITY SCHOOL or to register for this workshop, email shanai@publicartstpaul.org or visit publicartstpaul.org/cityschool

When life was full, there was no history

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"In the age when life on earth was full, no one paid any special attention to worthy men, nor did they single out the man of ability. Rulers were simply the highest branches on the tree, and the people were like deer in the woods. They were honest and righteous without realizing that they were 'doing their duty.' They loved each other and did not know that this was 'love of neighbor.' They deceived no one yet they did not know that they were 'men to be trusted.' They were reliable and did not know that this was 'good faith.' They lived freely together giving and taking, and did not know that they were generous. For this reason their deeds have not been narrated. They made no history." 

-Chuang Tzu

Accepting Applications: MINN IDEA Summit Request for Speakers

By all accounts, the inaugural Minnesota International NGO Network's IDEA Summit was a success! Want to have a hand in making the second event doubly better? Submit your proposal for a session on the theme of Innovation through Collaboration by next week's deadline!

2014 IDEA Summit Speakers Wanted - Proposal Deadline 7/17

MINN welcomes your proposals for the second annual International Development Exchange Action (IDEA) Summit. This year's theme is Innovation through Collaboration. We are seeking engaging, energized and experienced speakers to offer sessions on various administrative and programmatic topics. Participants of this Summit will come away with a greater knowledge of international development trends, exposure to new programming approaches, and armed with methods and ideas for more effective action. The Summit will be held Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Proposals accepted until July 17th.

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You're Invited: YNPN Twin Cities Mission Statement Mixer!

Looking for a little more clarity in your life, or perhaps to mix things up a bit? Get both of these things and more at the upcoming YNPN Twin Cities' Mission Statement Mixer! Not only will you receive some guidance to discern your purpose, but you'll have the pleasure of trading ideas and being inspired by other young nonprofit professionals. Register today for your spot at Fulton's with food trucks and a lot of fun!

YNPN Twin Cities invites you to attend: Mission Statement Mixer Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Fulton Brewery, 414 6th Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Feeling lusterless, languorous, lost, and listless? Well you're in luck because summer is a great time to socialize AND reflect. Enter YNPN-TC's mixer with a twist. Come hang out at Fulton Brewery and create your own personal mission statement to help you re-energize and refocus. YNPN-TC will bring thought-provoking questions to help you consider your mission, you bring yourself. Reflect, brainstorm, meet new people, and help others hone in on their personal mission statement while you discover your own mission – should you choose to accept it. Plus, it's at Fulton. With a food truck. How can you pass that up? Register Now

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You're Invited: 2014 Social Enterprise Twin Cities Summer Social

The Twin Cities chapter of Social Enterprise Alliance invites you to its biggest gathering of the year! Free and open to the public, the 2014 SEA-TC Summer Social will bring a range of social entrepreneurs and fans of social enterprise to the Aloft Hotel in Minneapolis. Get your ticket to learn more about this growing field, and enjoy complimentary snacks and prize drawings, to boot!

You are invited to the following event: 2014 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE TWIN CITIES SUMMER SOCIAL                                                            Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CDT) Aloft Hotel - Downtown 900 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 View Map Attend Event                             Share this event:                                                               Best Social Enterprise Networking Event of the Year! It's Free! The Twin Cities chapter of Social Enterprise Alliance is hosting its biggest gathering of the year. This is a not- to-miss event! It's a great opportunity to meet and mingle with peers and learn more about the great work going on in our community. Last year's networking event attracted over a hundred members of the Twin Cities... Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We hope you can make it! Cheers, LegalCORPS